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How To Get The Most Improvement Out of Every Basketball Drill Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles In this episode I share the often overlooked skill that can accelerate your improvement in every drill or workout you go through. If you want to create good habits as you work on you game, this simple tip will help you clean up some of the bad habits you might have developed without it, Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

How To Attract The Attention of College Coaches During Your AAU Game Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you see college coaches at your AAU game that you haven’t had any correspondence with, I have some bad news for you, they aren't there to watch you! There is probably a player or two on your team or the opposing team that they are there to see. But now the good news, you can do some things on the court that may put you on their radar and that is what I'm going to share with you today. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

3 Things That Will Improve Your Chances of Playing Basketball In College Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you are a High School basketball player that wants to play in college, here are 3 things you can do today to improve your chances. You might be surprised to find out that none of them have to do with your play on the court! Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

How To Improve Your Defense This Offseason Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you are a HS basketball player that wants to go into next season impressing coaches, having more confidence on the court and winning more games, then you need to work on your defense over the offseason. Today I am going to share a few ways that you can become a better defensive player over the summer and head into next season a better defender than you were last season. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

How To Take Control of Your Confidence This Offseason Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you are a HS basketball player that had struggles last season maintaining your confidence, today's episode is for you! I'm here to tell you that true confidence doesn't come from results, your playing time, your coach or anyone else, You can control your own confidence and in this episode I share 3 ways you can take control this offseason. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

3 Ways To Get The Most Out of Your Offseason Workouts Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you are a HS basketball player that is serious about improving, you have already started thinking about your off-season workouts. Today I want to go over a few things you can do, to get the most out of them and make sure at the beginning of next season you are full of confidence in your game, because of the work you put in, instead of being disappointed in yourself for not making the progress that you wanted to start next season with. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

Learn How To Spot and Stop Runs To Become a High IQ HS Basketball Player Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you are a HS basketball player that wants to be one of those high IQ players on the court, one of the best skills you can have is knowing how to spot and stop runs that the opposing team is on. The earlier you can spot a run, the less momentum the opposing team can build and with less runs, you have a better chances of winning the game. Today, we are going to discuss how to spot and stop runs! Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

How To Choose an AAU Basketball Program That’s The Best Fit For You Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles Are you a HS Basketball player that’s considering what AAU program or team might be your best fit? Now that your HS season is wrapping up, this is something that may be a stressful decision for you and your family. Today, I am going to try and help you calm that stress and find what’s best for you. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

How To Use March Madness Games To Improve Your Basketball IQ Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles It’s the greatest time of the year again for basketball players, that’s right it’s March Madness. But if you are looking to build your basketball IQ as a HS player, I don’t want you watching games as a fan, I want you watching to improve your game. So today I’m going to share how you can get started by watching March Madness games over the next month and 4 things that you can focus on in each game you watch. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

3 Areas To Focus On To Shoot Better By Next Season Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles Shooting Form - https://youtu.be/0ndAvEimca0 We are wrapping up another HS season and I hope you had a great season. But odds are you are already thinking about the things you want to improve for next season. This is a great time to reflect on what went well for you this season and what maybe didn’t. One universal thing most players want is to become a better shooter by next season. So today I want to go over 3 things you should focus on. You may need some time off after a long season, but this time of year is a great time to reflect on your past season as you plan your offseason. If player development is important to you and you want to come into next season even better than this one, that reflection will cover a lot of areas of your game, but shooting is so much fun, let’s start there. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

The Recruiting Process Has Changed When Should You Start Your Recruiting Process? Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles As I talk with student-athletes about the recruiting process, a recurring question comes up from them and their family. When is the right time to start the recruiting process and start sending emails to coaches? Today I am going to share what I tell them. If you think the recruiting process is you sitting back and opening a stack of letters or emails from coaches around the country, begging you to come play for them, you may find yourself disappointed. While that may be the experience of student-athletes who are at the top of their chosen sport, the majority of future college student-athletes are going to have to initiate and manage their own recruiting journey. So when do you start? And when do you send those introductory emails to coaches you are interested in maybe playing for? Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

When You're Behind At The End Of The Game On Defense How You Need To Play Defense Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles A few weeks ago I did an episode on high basketball IQ strategies on offense, when you are down at the end of the game. Today I am going to share how you can change your defensive play to give your team a better chance at getting stops and winning the game. You’re down at the end of the game and need the ball back to score and catch up. Now we aren’t talking about desperation, have to foul time. We are talking, not many possessions left and you need to make something happen on defense. As I mention, everytime we are talking strategy, a high IQ player always listens to what your coach instructs you to do. You first job is to execute their strategy. But you should also have situational awareness to avoid the mistakes made by so many average players. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave

Student Athlete Mindset Do You as a HS Basketball Player Inspire Others? Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles I love sports, all sports and I love following athletes and their stories. It’s typically the reason I follow certain teams. So as I was watching a show highlighting some of the athletes that are going to be in the upcoming Winter Olympics, it got me thinking about why people love sports so much and what HS basketball players can learn from the athletes we see on tv and inspire us. Every athlete has a story, whether it’s Lindsey Vonn or Alysa Lui, Steph Curry it’s the stories that inspire us. Can you imagine watching just a bunch of nameless, faceless people that you know nothing about playing sports. You probably wouldn’t care to even watch. So what can you learn from these heroes that have made it to the pinnacle of their sports as a HS Basketball player? Plenty, here are 3 things that you can learn. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

How To Stand Out To College Coaches With Your Basketball Recruiting Video Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you’re a HS Basketball player that has hopes of playing in college. One of the most important components in your recruiting process is making a highlight video for college coaches. Today we are going to discuss some common mistakes most players make with their videos and how you can stand out from the crowd. As a HS and College coach I have watched tons of recruiting highlight videos. Most of them are made from the perspective of a fan, not a coach. In the changing world of recruiting, a highlight video takes on a bigger responsibility than in ever has before. Let’s be honest, there are so many players out there that want to play in college, coaches have no way to know about them all and you can’t assume that any of the coaches that you may want to play for have any idea who you are. Coaches also want and need developed players, opting for transfers because there is more evidence of a player’s development. You have to stand out with your video! Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.

Basketball Tip For When You’re Behind At The End Of The Game on Offense Download my free gift for High School Basketball Players - Intangibles Skills Checklist - http://www.hardsmarttogether.com/intangibles If you’re a HS Basketball player that wants to increase your basketball IQ, you need to study how to play in different game situations. Today I want to share what smart players can do in end of the game situations, when their team is behind and they need to score quickly on offense. Have you found yourself down at the end of any games this season? Did you know what your best chance of scoring on offense was? As a high IQ basketball player, you should also know how what to do on offense in this situation as well, so today I am going to share the easiest way to score quickly and give your team a chance to win. Welcome back to Hard Smart Together! I’m Coach Dave, I’m here every week to help basketball players become the smart, confident players that coaches love. Hope you enjoy! Coach Dave Website: https://www.hardsmarttogether.com Game footage in this video is intended for critique and education.